Safety Director

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a Safety Director to lead and promote a comprehensive safety program across all Pittsburgh-area projects. The role requires directing a safety culture, delivering training, and coordinating site inspections and incident investigations to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with executives and field teams, development of safety plans, and oversight of safety documentation, with a compensation range of $85,000 to $120,000

Qualifications

• Hold a CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST, or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant construction safety and health experience, or a bachelor’s degree in safety management/engineering with 7+ years of experience, or 12 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• OSHA 500 course completed within the last 5 years.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Training completed within the last 5 years.
• Board Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or higher.
• Strong partnership skills with operations, management, and field crews to promote safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong behavior-based, employee-driven safety culture across all locations and jobsites.
• Develop and deliver communications, training, and processes that emphasize safety as the company’s #1 value.
• Oversee Safety Team scheduling and site visits for projects across regions.
• Manage safety processes and metrics to track trends and risk indicators.
• Collaborate with executives and field leaders to develop corrective measures and conduct inspections and investigations.
• Prepare safety input for bid proposals with project managers and field leaders.
• Oversee on-site safety training and update Safety Manuals as needed.
• Lead incident investigations and communicate findings throughout the organization.
• Conduct job site inspections and recommend safety improvements.
• Review safety documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure every project site has a safety plan with risks and mitigations.

Skills

Safety culture

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management or engineering

Job description

Job Title: Safety Director
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Manage and promote a strong behavior-based, employee-driven safety culture across all locations and jobsites.
• Develop and deliver communications, training, and processes that emphasize Safety as the company's #1 value.
• Oversee Safety Team scheduling and facilitate Jobsite Safety visits for all projects across regions.
• Manage safety processes and key metrics to track safety trends and risk indicators.
• Collaborate with executives, field leaders, and risk management to develop corrective measures and conduct safety inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Work with project managers and field leaders to prepare safety-related input for bid proposals.
• Oversee employee safety training and update Safety Manuals as needed.
• Lead incident investigations and communicate findings throughout the organization.
• Perform job site inspections and recommend operational and safety improvements.
• Review safety documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure every project site has a safety plan with identified risks and mitigation strategies.
• Schedule and track safety training sessions.
• Analyze safety metrics to improve safety compliance and program effectiveness.
• Maintain on-site presence and representation at selected projects.

Requirements

• Hold a safety and health certification such as CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST, or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant construction safety and health experience, or a bachelor's degree in safety management or engineering with 7+ years of experience, or a minimum of 12 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Completion of OSHA 500 course in the last 5 years.
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Course within the last 5 years.
• Board Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or higher.
• Strong partnership skills with operations, management, and field crews to promote safety culture.
• Working knowledge of government safety regulations and ability to interpret regulatory requirements.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and blood-borne pathogens training completion (e.g., Red Cross or equivalent).
• Drug & alcohol reasonable suspicion training.
• Leadership and communication skills, with a proactive and analytical approach to safety management.
• Physical ability to conduct frequent site visits, including climbing ladders, walking in uneven terrain, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

• System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.